Whartons 'Grandpas Rose' Red Floribunda Bush Rose 3Ltr Pot
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Whartons 'Grandpas Rose' Red Floribunda Bush Rose 3Ltr Pot
Whartons 'Grandpas Rose' Red Floribunda Bush Rose – 3Ltr Pot is a compact, repeat-flowering floribunda rose that produces clusters of vibrant bright red blooms from early summer through to autumn. With its neat growth habit, excellent disease resistance and wildlife-friendly flowers, this award-worthy rose is perfect for borders, patio containers and smaller garden spaces.
Key Features
- Clusters of striking bright red semi-double flowers
- Repeat flowering from June through to September
- Compact size ideal for pots, patios and smaller gardens
- Mildly fragrant blooms attract pollinators
- Excellent disease tolerance for easy maintenance
- Wildlife-friendly rose with a long flowering season
Product Description
Whartons 'Grandpas Rose' Red Floribunda Bush Rose, also known as Rosa 'Canzonetta', is a compact and reliable floribunda rose that offers months of vibrant colour and garden interest. Producing clusters of small, semi-double bright red blooms, this cheerful variety flowers repeatedly throughout the summer months, ensuring a continuous display from June well into September.
The vivid red flowers are lightly scented and carried in abundance above healthy foliage, creating a colourful focal point in borders, containers and patio displays. The semi-double flower form is particularly attractive to pollinating insects, making this a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.
With its naturally compact growth habit reaching around 60cm in height and spread, Grandpas Rose is ideally suited to smaller gardens, urban courtyards and decorative containers. Its manageable size also makes it an excellent choice for edging pathways or adding colour to mixed planting schemes without overwhelming neighbouring plants.
Bred by renowned German rose breeder Noack and introduced in 2004, this variety is highly regarded for its very good disease resistance and dependable flowering performance. Its combination of bright colour, easy care and long-lasting blooms makes it a rewarding choice for gardeners of all experience levels.
Specifications
- Botanical Name: Rosa 'Grandpas Rose'
- Also Known As: 'Canzonetta'
- Common Name: Grandpas Rose Red Floribunda Bush Rose
- Pot Size: 3Ltr Pot
- Rose Family: Floribunda (Cluster Rose)
- Flower Colour: Bright Red
- Flower Type: Semi-double
- Fragrance: Mild
- Growth Habit: Compact, bushy
- Mature Height: Approximately 60cm
- Mature Spread: Approximately 60cm
- Flowering Period: June to September
- Repeat Flowering: Yes
- Position: Full sun
- Suitable For: Pots, containers, borders and patio planting
- Wildlife Friendly: Yes
- Disease Resistance: Very good
- Thorniness: Moderate
- Breeder: Noack
- Year Introduced: 2004
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
- Ornamental Hips: No
- Suitable as a Climber: No
Planting & Care Tips
- Plant in a sunny position to encourage abundant flowering.
- Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
- Water regularly during dry spells, especially when grown in containers.
- Feed with a specialist rose fertiliser in spring and mid-summer.
- Deadhead spent blooms regularly to promote continuous flowering.
- Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain a compact shape and encourage healthy new growth.
- Apply a layer of mulch in spring to help retain moisture and improve soil fertility.
Why Choose Whartons 'Grandpas Rose'?
For gardeners seeking a compact, easy-care rose with outstanding colour and dependable performance, Whartons 'Grandpas Rose' Red Floribunda Bush Rose is an excellent choice. Its bright red blooms, repeat-flowering habit and strong disease resistance make it perfect for containers, borders and wildlife-friendly gardens, delivering vibrant colour and pollinator appeal throughout the summer season.
Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.
About Us
About Us
We are a family run, independent Garden Centre, Farm Shop and Restaurant combined. We are proud to offer the very best gardening, home and outdoor living products alongside delicious, fresh, locally produced food and drink.
Awarded 'Best Garden Centre in the UK in 2018 & 2021 you can rest assured that we offer excellent products, plants and customer service.
Learn more about us and our story on the 'About Us' page.
Delivery
Delivery
Collect your order in-store, have it delivered to your door, or choose a convenient InPost Locker!
We aim to dispatch orders as quickly as possible using trusted couriers.
Your Questions Answered...
What are the delivery options and prices?
We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.
- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).
The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.
New! Deliver to InPost Locker
Instead of home delivery, choose to collect your parcel from an InPost Locker near you.
- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
- How it works: Choose InPost after completing your order. You'll receive a notification when your parcel is ready to collect.
- Collection options: Scan the QR code or open the locker remotely via the InPost app. If collecting from a shop, show your QR code to the staff.
- Collection time: You have 3 days to pick up your parcel. InPost will send a reminder 24 hours before expiry.
- Tracking: Track your parcel via the InPost app or the tracking link in your confirmation email.
Can someone else pick up my parcel?
Yes! Share your QR code or collection code (sent via email) along with your mobile number, and they can collect it for you.
Do I need ID to collect from an InPost Locker?
No, just scan the QR code in the app or your email. For InPost Shop collections, show the QR code to the staff.
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How do I track my delivery?
Once your order is dispatched, you'll receive an email with tracking details.
Who delivers my order?
Depending on size and weight, orders are delivered by Royal Mail, Evri, or Parcelforce. Furniture and large items arrive via kerbside pallet delivery.
What is kerbside pallet delivery?
Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.
We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.
What should I do if my order arrives damaged?
If your order is damaged in transit, email us a photo and your order number within 24 hours so we can resolve the issue.
Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?
Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.
Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?
Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles
What is the warranty on my purchase?
All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.
Still have questions?
Contact us via our enquiry form, call 01497 847055, or email shoponline@oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk.
Returns
Returns
How do I return an item?
If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.
When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.
